*Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson
An academically-challenged boy gains confidence and learns responsibility when he opens a sled dog school. *Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, …
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Learning to Lead: Another RedeemedReader Booklist!
In his Confessions, Augustine wrote this on the subject of “time”: “I understand well enough what time is, so long as no one asks me.” …
Classic Reads: The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit
This often-overlooked classic by the beloved fantasy writer introduces six children with lively imaginations and not much prudence. Ages 10-14 The Story of the Treasure …
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
The Hate U Give, one of this year’s most acclaimed YA novels, offers a well-rounded, realistic picture of challenges faced by the black community (see …
Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson
In Piecing Me Together, a Newbery honor book, a black teen in a low-income neighborhood carves out a place in the world through art and …
Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
Four sixth graders come together in a serendipitous turn of events in this year’s Newbery award winner, Hello, Universe. Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. Greenwillow, …
Love and Laughter Booklist!
A Valentine’s Day list of books that celebrate family love and wholesome romance. It’s the season of hearts and flowers and chocolate. Valentine’s Day is …
Newbery Buzz #5: Real Friends and All’s Faire in Middle School
It’s our final Newbery Buzz of the 2018 season. Betsy and Alysha discuss two graphic novels for this last round. Graphic Novels as Newbery Winners? …